FIRE bushes, bean trees and giant white poppies aren't everyday sights in these parts.

But anyone with an interest in gardening delights will see these and many more amazing sights in Glazebury annual four garden feast.

Between 2 and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday June 28 and 29 specimen gardens in the north Cheshire village will be open to visitors to raise funds for charity.

This year beneficiaries are Headlines, which produces cold caps for cancer sufferers, and Warrington Crossroads, which helps carers.

Five similar open days over the past four years have raised over £11,000 for various charities.

All four gardens are within easy walking distance of Bent's Garden Centre. where free car parking will be provided for visitors.

John Bent, David Scattergood, Judith Budworth and Delia Caswell are opening the gates to their gardens which each has its own distinctive features.

Admission is £2.50 adults and under 16s free.

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